Digital Distribution – Downloadable Content and Retro Remakes

This is part three of a series about games being distributed digitally. The primary focus will be on the Xbox 360 and the PS3. It is evident that digital distribution has changed some aspects of console gaming, and it has been in a positive way. Many games that have been released this generation would not have seen the light of day on home consoles if it were not for online digital distribution from the Wii, 360 and PS3. DLC and the rerelease of retro games have sparked both controversy and applause. Take a look at how the decisions developers make affect our wallets and their bottom line.